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[Mr.Smile12]

Is there anything you want specific feedback about? You have said all hours sure projected and no MCAT.

What advice have you gotten from for prehealth advisors at your school? What are you most worried about?

For starters, your nonclinical volunteering with other FGLI peers is great but won't show service orientation. You must have 150 hours with food distribution, shelter volunteer, job and tax preparation, transportation services, or housing rehabilitation before applying. If you are shooting for brand schools you should have at least 250 but that may be low compared to other applicants.

Furthermore you need to bossier your home state. Texas favors their own, and i suspect you have done little homework on the process. You are at the right place (better than reddit) to get your answers.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Also, I'm a little unsure what you mean by "bossier your home state." Would you be willing to clarify what this means?

I love phone autocorrect...

You do need to do your homework about TMDSAS. Texas schools really like applicants from their home state, and financially going to Texas medical schools are much cheaper than schools elsewhere. They have lots of YouTube webinars about TMDSAS (and we have our own expert here who knows that process). Start connecting with schools in Texas where you feel you have a good fit. The ones who like high metrics I think are UTSW, Baylor, and Dell UTAustin, but I can be corrected. Outside of those schools, many Texas programs favor those who grew up in their regional area (UTRGV, UTTyler).

You should be able to articulate why those activities you are involved in have contributed to your pursuit of a medical career. Take note of the paraprofessional competencies and how your activities have helped point you towards better understanding and application of those areas. See the rubric:

How to Assess Your Pre-Professional Competencies | Student Doctor Network | SDN

In 2023, AAMC revised the AAMC Premed Competencies to align with the PREview situational judgment test, incorporate changes in medical education after the

www.studentdoctor.net

You will also benefit from reflection writing. Keeping a journal is long-standing advice from many of us.

Practicing the Art of Reflection with a Prehealth Journal (or Podcast, or Online Blog) | Student Doctor Network | SDN

This article focuses on reflective practices for health professional education and training. This advice can apply to developing a prehealth journal,

www.studentdoctor.net

If you are Asian, look up APAMSA chapter officers at schools you wish to attend. Have them address some of your concerns about activities or not standing out. Again, it's okay to do things you like, but how do you balance them among the expectations of becoming a physician?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I see. Thank you for the insights!

As far as "connecting" with schools goes, how would one approach that? Do you mean like reach out to them in some way?

I'll also start keeping a journal and review the pre-professional competencies! That sounds like a great idea.

Do you have any thoughts/comments about my other questions/comments at this time? If not, I totally understand, and I don't mean to be a bother!

Thank you so much for you wisdom once again!

As a sophomore, you have a little time depending on how you craft a strong desirable application profile. Nothing wrong with watching some of the TMDSAS YouTube videos or podcasts. Subscribe so you know when they'll have webinars for prospective applicants. You need to know the process (which is currently ongoing) since "pre-matches" are unique to their system. You are allowed to contact the admissions teams to see if they have some opportunities during the summer.